CVE-2013-4465

CVE-2013-4465 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the avatar upload functionality in Simple Machines Forum before 2.0.6 and 2.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4465?
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the avatar upload functionality in Simple Machines Forum before 2.0.6 and 2.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory.
How severe is CVE-2013-4465?
CVE-2013-4465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4465 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4465?
CVE-2013-4465 primarily affects Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum. In total, 48 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4465?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4465 published?
CVE-2013-4465 was published on 2013-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (48)

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